10 reasons Midway Airport is better than O'Hare

CaptionMiss Chicago takes flight

Chicago Tribune historical photo

The National Air Transport (later United Air Lines) Curtiss Carrier Pigeon corporation plane, christened Miss Chicago, is shown taking off with a load of mail that would eventually get to Dallas, Texas during the opening ceremonies of the city's new air field, Chicago Municipal Airport, at 63rd...

The National Air Transport (later United Air Lines) Curtiss Carrier Pigeon corporation plane, christened Miss Chicago, is shown taking off with a load of mail that would eventually get to Dallas, Texas during the opening ceremonies of the city's new air field, Chicago Municipal Airport, at 63rd... (Chicago Tribune historical photo)

Motorcycle policemen escort the plane of Col. Charles Lindbergh as he taxied up to a hanger at Chicago Municipal Airport at 63rd Street and Cicero Avenue after Lindbergh flew over downtown Chicago in August 1927.

Motorcycle policemen escort the plane of Col. Charles Lindbergh as he taxied up to a hanger at Chicago Municipal Airport at 63rd Street and Cicero Avenue after Lindbergh flew over downtown Chicago in August 1927. (Chicago Tribune historical photo)

Chicago's Municipal Airport is dedicated and given the first Illinois airport license issued. An air view of the grounds at 63rd Street and Cicero Avenue show the new $100,000 union terminal building and other improvements in which $774,000 had been invested. Chicgao Mayor Anton Cermak spoke...

Chicago's Municipal Airport is dedicated and given the first Illinois airport license issued. An air view of the grounds at 63rd Street and Cicero Avenue show the new $100,000 union terminal building and other improvements in which $774,000 had been invested. Chicgao Mayor Anton Cermak spoke... (Chicago Tribune historical photo)

In November 1931, a $100,000 building at Chicago Municipal Airport was formally dedicated to be used by all the airlines. The opening was followed by a luncheon at the Palmer House.

In November 1931, a $100,000 building at Chicago Municipal Airport was formally dedicated to be used by all the airlines. The opening was followed by a luncheon at the Palmer House. (Chicago Tribune historical photo)

Some of the busiest travel days of the year are here, Chicago, and our city's two airports will play a prominent role as people fly in and out of the city to visit relatives for Thanksgiving. Chicagoans who fly often enough have learned to love their airport, whether its O'Hare or Midway. Which is better? We've compiled 10 reasons why O'Hare is better than Midway, and vice versa.

Some of the busiest travel days of the year are here, Chicago, and our city's two airports will play a prominent role as people fly in and out of the city to visit relatives for Thanksgiving. Chicagoans who fly often enough have learned to love their airport, whether its O'Hare or Midway. Which...

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